1. For each of the 3 countries, provide the following information:

a) capital:

b) location/the countries that share its borders:

c) the religious breakdown of the population:

d) the type of government:

e) the chief of state (and head of government if different) [If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? - include name of heir apparent for monarch]:

f) the population:

[Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the "Geography" "People" and "Government" headings.  Go to worldatlas.com for maps and a list of continents.]

NOTE: Before answering the questions below, read the info under “Background.” 

2. For CROATIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Define referendum.
c) What effect will the outcome of the referendum have on the law in Croatia?
d) How many Croatians marched in Zagreb opposing the referendum question that marriage is matrimony between a man and a woman?

3. For THAILAND:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What started the protests? (see "Background" below the questions for the answer)

4. For UKRAINE:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Which country controlled Ukraine for centuries?